Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Stampede on First Day of Kumbh Mela/Pushkaralu Claims 27 Lives - Who is to be Blamed?


People of Andhra Pradesh were excitingly waiting for the kickstart of Pushkaralu (The Godavari Kumbh Mela) at Rajahmundry in the early hours of the auspicious time on 14th July 2015.

It is a big celebration every 12 years, and especially this year's Godavari Pushkaralu is termed as the "Maha Pushkaralu" that occurs once in every 144 years.

That is, only one person among three generations can witness and take part in this great event.

Those who take a dip in the holy waters of Godavari during Pushkaralu is considered to be the luckiest person who directly attains moksha besides elevating the souls of all his ancestors.


But, this sad news of stampede at Pushkar ghat in Rajahmundry is a great blow to all of us.

Devotees who have come with a desire to take the holy dip in the Godavari to attain eternal bliss and moksha had to return with the dead bodies of their family members. What more can be worst than this blow?

Now, who is to be blamed for all this?

  • Do you think God is to be blamed?
  • Or is it the fault of the person dying?
  • Or is it the people around the victim?
  • Do you say CM is to be blamed for taking his dip or inaugurating it?
No, none of them can be blamed.

Then who is Responsible? 

I say the administration is responsible. 

The Police standing mute spectators are to be blamed.

The people not maintaining patience and control over themselves are also to be blamed.

  • The administration who have planned for the arrangements should have provided for some control mechanism in case of overcrowding.
  • They should not have shut down the gates for pilgrims to facilitate CM's visit and dip. They could have as well allowed them in small batches to reach the ghat and take their dips. It should not be a problem for CM's protection and security.
  • The police should have kept their attention on the moving people and should have facilitated safe and peaceful movement, especially taking care of women, children, and weaker people.

Crowd Management for Kumbh Mela

Each year, you come across incidents of stampede and loss of lives. Even then, you are not learning the mechanism of crowd control. It shows carelessness of the administrations as well as lack of self-control among people.

People can't wait till their turn patiently. They want to do it immediately and think others are not interested and so not doing it fast. 

At cinema theatres, you see people climbing overheads to reach the counter to purchase tickets as if you are simply standing there and not interested in moving forward.

At temples, people are in the queue. But, you think they are not going forward and you may be trying to push them forward, and at times, you may even climb over their heads to reach forward.

You can't wait for some time as the queue is moving slowly. Why all this?


What to Do

  • The administration should learn from past experiences by studying the cases of similar incidents and collect knowledge regarding what methods can be applied to such situations of crowd management
  • Arrangements should not be centered around facilitating VIP visits only. Elaborate well-planned measures should be employed to tackle unexpected burst of crowds. The attitude of buttering to VIPs should be discarded and they should think for the welfare of all people collectively.
  • If special treatments are to be given to VIPs, it does not mean depriving the rights of common man. So, protection to VIP can be offered, but at the same time, equal concern for the public should also be kept in mind by these organizers.
  • Coming to Police, they should always be well prepared for disaster management with adequate staff, equipment, and smart attitudes also.
  • The police should be present in small groups or batches at every point and corner of these public gatherings so as to be able to control their movements.
  • Queue systems and barricades can be erected for safe passage of people in a controlled manner.
  • Remember that crowd management does not mean stopping their movement or hindering their paths with obstructions. It means ensuring smooth flow of people without stopping them.
  • You can learn from the traffic police. Just like they control the flow of traffic on roads, you need to manage the flow of people who are moving with their feet here on the ground. 
  • The staff managing the queue can give break for a minute or two in between and then again allow the movements and again give some break and thereafter allow some, like that. 
  • The main purpose is to facilitate free movement without overcrowding at a single spot.
  • We, as public also have our own responsibilities. We need to be self-controlled and well disciplined. 
  • Think of people around you and consider their own job also as important as of yours. 
  • Always try to be generous and kind and be of some help to people around you.

Saturday, June 13, 2015

12 Names of Hanuman to Get Rid of Fear | Hanuman Dwadasa Nama Stotram


Hanuman Dwadasa Nama Stotram is a hymn that contains 12 names of Lord Hanuman.

Many practices are followed by religious minded or even common people to get rid of the fear or to get protection from the various problems of life.

Some people wear yantras or lockets offered by holy people, sadhus, and priests. Some others recite mantras prescribed for these purposes as mentioned in our Vedas and Puranas.

One such method of chanting mantras or hymns is that of the reciting of the 12 names of Lord Hanuman which are recited along with another small concluding hymn or sloka to proclaim 'Amen' to the wish so that it will yield fruitful and divine results.

As usual, I am presenting this stotram also in all the three languages of English, Telugu, and Hindi with meanings in English.


Hanuman Twelve Name Hymns in English Text

Hanumaan, anjanaasoonuhu, vaayuputrO, mahaabalaha,
RaamEshta, phalguNa sakhaha, pingaakshO, amita vikramaha,
udadhi kramaNaschaiva, Sitaa shoka vinaashakaha,
laxmaNa praaNa daataacha, dashagreevasya darpahaa ||

dwaadashaitaani naamaani kapeendrasya mahaatmanaha
swaapakaalE pathErnityam yaatraa kaalE vishEshataha
tasya mrityur bhayam naasti sarvatra vijayee bhavEth
budhhirbalam yashOdhairyam nirbhayatvam arOgataa
azaadyam vaakpatutvamcha Hanumad smaraNaat bhavEth ||
                                              
Sri Rama Jaya Rama Jaya Jaya Rama ||


Hanuman Stotram in Telugu

హనుమాన్, అంజనాసూనుహు, వాయుపుత్రో, మహాబలః: 
రామేష్ఠ, ఫల్గుణ సఖః, పింగాక్షో, అమిత విక్రమః 
ఉదధి క్రమణ శ్చ్చైవ, సీతా శోక వినాశకః 
లక్ష్మణ ప్రాణ దాతాచ, దశగ్రీవస్య దర్పహా ॥ 
ద్వాదశైతాని నామాని కపింద్రస్య మహాత్మనః 
స్వాపకాలే పటేర్నిత్యం యాత్ర కాలే విశేషతః  
తస్య మృత్యుర్భయం నాస్తి సర్వత్ర విజయీ భవేత్ ( 3 సార్లు )
బుద్ధిర్బలం యశో ధైర్యం నిర్భయత్వం అరోగతా 
అజాడ్యం వాక్పటుత్వం చ హనుమత్ స్మరణాత్ భవేత్ ॥  
                            

శ్రీ రామ జయరామ జయజయ రామ ॥ 


Hanuman dwadasa stotram in Hindi


हनुमान, अन्जनासूनुहु, वायुपुत्रो, महाबलः 
रामेष्ट, फल्गुण सखः, पिन्गाक्षो, अमित विक्रमः 
उदधि क्रमणश्चैव, सीता शोक विनाशकः 
लक्ष्मण प्राण दाताच, दशग्रीवस्य दर्पहा ॥ 
द्वादशैतानि नामानि कपीन्द्रस्य महात्मनः 
स्वापकाले पठे नित्यम् यात्र काले विशेषतः 
तस्य मृत्त्रुर्भयम् नास्ति सर्वत्र विजयी भवेत् ( तीन बार )
बुद्धिर्बलम् यशोधैर्यम् निर्भयत्वम् अरोगता 
अजाड्यम् वाक्पटुत्वम्च हनुमत स्मरणात् भवेत् ॥ 


श्रीराम जयराम जयजय राम ॥   



Meanings in English

Hanuman = O Hanumaan, anjanaasunuhu = son of Anjana(mother), vayuputro = O son of Vayu(wind),
mahaabalaha = possessor of great strength, Rameshta = liked by Rama, phalguna = Arjuna, great warrior of Mahabharata epic, sakha = friend, pingaaksho = brown eyed (derived from ceramics),
amita = boundless, vikramaha =  brave warrior, udadhi = sea, kramanaschaiva = after crossing, Sita = consort of Rama, shoka = grief, vinaashakaha = one who destroyed, laxmana = brother of Rama, praana = life, daatacha = bestower, dashagreevasya = ten headed Ravana's , darpahaa = pride remover.

dwaadashaitani = all these twelve, naamaani = names, kapeendrasya = of Hanuman, mahatma = great soul, swaapakaale = morning time, pathernityam = recite daily, yatra kaale = during journey, visheshataya = especially, tasya = to him, mrityur = death and, bhayam = fear, naasti = will not be there, sarvatra = everywhere, vijayee = victory, bhaveth = take place or happen, budhirbalam = wisdom and strength, yashodhairyam = fame and bravery, nirbhayatvam = fearlessness, arogataa = no disease, azaadyam = no infection, vaakpatutvam = command over speech, Hanumat smaranaath = remembering Hanuman, bhaveth = will happen.

So, the entire meaning of above hymns will be like this:-

O Hanuman, son of Anjana and Vayu! You possess great strength.
Liked by Rama, you are the friend of Arjuna, the great warrior of Mahabharata.
You are brown eyed and a boundless brave personality.
Crossing the sea, you removed Sita's grief.
You gave life to Laxmana. Driven out the pride of Ten-Headed Ravana.

All these are the twelve names of the great-souled monkey king Hanuman.
Whoever recites them daily morning and especially during the journeys,
There will be no death or fear to him and there will be victory always.
Wisdom, strength, fame, courage, fearlessness; no diseases nor
infections; command over language; he will obtain all these virtues by reciting Hanuman names.

Monday, June 8, 2015

Hanuman Pooja | Worship Hymns for Lord Hanuman

Here are some worshiping hymns for performing Hanuman Puja in a very simple and much quicker time for those who can't spare much time in reciting the full text of Hanuman Chalisa or in doing an elaborate puja.

You may recite these hymns while performing your other routine chores of life and thereby possess the grace of Lord Hanuman.

If you like to do Hanuman Puja or Worship at Home, here is a link for performing it in a simple manner.

I am providing the lyrics in all the three languages of English, Telugu, and Hindi/Sanskrit.


1)  Sri Anjaneyam
 (sri anjaneyam prasannanjaneyam lyrics)

This is also known as Anjaneya Dandakam by many people.


English Text

sri AanjanEyam, prasanna AanjanEyam,
prabhaa divya kaayam, prakirti pradaayam,
bhajE vaayuputram, bhajE vaalagaatram,
bhajEham pavitram, bhajE suurya mitram,
bhajE rudraruupam, bhajE brahma tEjam,
bhajEham, bhajEham, bhajEham.    



         TELUGU language                                               HINDI / Sanskrit 

శ్రీ ఆంజనేయం, ప్రసన్నాంజనేయం                                     श्री आञ्जनेयम् , प्रसन्नांजनेयम्
ప్రభా దివ్య కాయం, ప్రకీర్తి ప్రదాయం                                     प्रभादिव्यकायम, प्रकीर्तिप्रदायम
భజే వాయుపుత్రం, భజే వాలగాత్రం                                      भजे वायुपुत्रम, भजे वालगात्रम्
భజేహం పవిత్రం, భజే సూర్య మిత్రం                                     भजेहम पवित्रम, भजे सूर्य मित्रम्
భజే రుద్రరూపం, భజే బ్రహ్మ తేజం                                        भजे रुद्ररूपम् , भजे ब्रह्मतेजम
భజేహం, భజేహం, భజేహం             ( 1 )                             भजेहं , भजेहं , भजेहम    ( 1 )


Meaning in English:
Sri Aanjaneyam = respected Hanuman; prasanna = pleasant; prabha = shining light;
divya = divinely or glaring;  kaayam = bodied; prakirti or prakeerti = fame, pradayam = giving or bestowing; bhaje = to pray; vayuputram = son of wind; vaalagatram = embodied with tail and all limbs
pavitram = pure or purified, surya = sun, mitram = friend, rudra = ferocious, rupam or roopam = formed, brahma = the lord of creation, tejam =  glaring light, bhajeham = pray you.

So, the full meaning of this hymn or sloka is like this-
"O respected Hanuman, you, possessor of a pleasant appearance!
You are embodied with a divine, shining body and bestower of fame.
I pray to you, the son of wind, with your perfect tail and limbs!
O purified soul and friend of Sun, an embodiment of ferocious form and a shining body of Brahma!
I pray to thee, pray to thee, pray to thee."


2)  Manojavam Marutatulyavegam

English Text

manOjavam maarut tulya vEgam
jitEndriyam budhdhimataam varishtam
vaataatmajam vaanar yuudh mukhyam
Sri Rama dootham shirasaa namaami  


             TELUGU language                                     HINDI / Sanskrit      

మనోజవం మారుతతుల్య వేగమ్                                     मनोजवं मारुत तुल्य वेगम्
జితేంద్రియం బుద్ధిమతాం వరిష్టం                                     जितेन्द्रियम बुद्धिमताम् वरिष्ठम्
వాతాత్మజం వానరయూధ ముఖ్యమ్                                वातात्मजम वानरयूध मुख्यम्
శ్రీరామ దూతం శిరసా నమామి                                        श्रीराम दूतम शिरसा नमामि


Meaning in English:-
manojavam = young minded or smart minded, marut tulya = wind-like, vegam = speeded,
jitendriyam = conquered sense organs, budhdhimatam = possessor of wisdom, varishtam = great,
vaataatmajam = son of air, vaanar = tailed human (monkey), yuudha = army or group, mukhya= chief,
dootham = mesenger, shirasaa = with head, namaami = to bow or express respect.

So, the full meaning is like this:- 
O Hanuman, you are very smart minded and fast like wind's speed, you are the controller of your senses, great among all wise people, son of wind and chief of monkeys and messenger of Sri Rama, I bow to you with my head.



3)   Atulita Baladhamam


English Text

atulita baladhaamam, swarNa shailaabha dEham,
danujavana krushaanum, jnaaninaam agragaNyam,
sakalaguNa nidhaanam, vaanaraaNaam adheesham,
raghupati priyabhaktam, vaatajaatam namaami.  


           TELUGU language                                         HINDI / Sanskrit      
                                   
అతులిత బలధామం స్వర్ణ శైలాభ దేహం                       अतुलित बलधामं स्वर्ण शैलाभ देहम
దనుజవన క్రుశానుం జ్ఞానినాం అగ్రగణ్యం                       दनुजवन क्रुशानुम ज्ञानिना मग्रगण्यम्
సకలగుణ నిధానం వానరాణాం అధీశమ్                       सकलगुण निधानम् वानराणा मधीशम्
రఘుపతి ప్రియభక్తం వాతజాతం నమామి                     रघुपति प्रियभक्तम् वातजातं नमामि



Meaning in English

atulita = non-comparable, baladhaamam = abode of strength, swarna = gold, shailaabha =glowing peak or mountain, deham = bodied, danujavana = forest of demons, krushanum = crusher,
jnaaninaam = amongst wise people, agraganyam = counted as great, sakala guna = all virtues, nidhaanam = abode, vaanaraanam = amongst monkeys (vaanar means tailed human), adheesham=chief
raghupati = Rama (king of Raghu), priyabhaktam = dearest devotee, vaatajaatam = born to Vayu or wind, namaami = salutations

So, the full meaning comes to be like this:
O Hanuman, unparalleled strength possessor and Golden mountain glowing bodied!
crusher or uprooter of the forest of demons and counted as great among wise people!
abode of all virtues and chief of monkeys!
the dearest devotee of Rama and offspring of Vayu (Wind God), I salute you.


4)  Ramayana maha mala Ratnam

                                                                                                                     
English Text

goshpadiikruta vaaraashim mashakiikruta raakshasam
Ramayana mahaamalaaratnam vandEnilaatmajam 
yatra yatra Raghunath keertanam tatra tatra krutamastakaanjalim
bhaaspavaari paripoorNa lOchanam maarutim namata raakshasaantakam


            TELUGU language                                            HINDI / Sanskrit                   

గోష్పదీకృత వారాశిం, మశకీకృత రాక్షసం,                   गोष्पदीकृत वाराशिम मशकीकृत राक्षसँ
రామాయణ మహామాలా రత్నం, వందేనిలాత్మజం        रामायण महामाला रत्नं वन्देनिलात्मजं
యత్రయత్ర రఘునాథ కీర్తనం తత్రతత్ర కృత                यत्रयत्र रघुनाथ कीर्तनं तत्रतत्र कृत
                                    మస్తకాంజలిం                                             मस्तकाञ्जलिं

భాష్పవారి పరిపూర్ణ లోచనం మారుతిం నమత             भाष्पवारिपरिपूर्ण लोचनं मारुतिं
                                     రాక్షసాంతకం                                      नमत राक्षसान्तकम् .   



Meaning in English:-

goshpadikruta = make like hoof of a cow, vaaraashim = ocean, mashakikruta = make like mosquito,
raakshasam = of demons, ramayana mahaa maala = great garland of Ramayan, ratnam = jewel,
vandey = to salute, anilaatmajam = son of wind, yatra yatra = wherever, raghunath = Rama,
keertanam = worship or prayers, tatra tatra = at those places, krutamastaka = bend the head,
anjalim = to fold hands in respect, bhaaspavaari = tears, paripurna = filled, lochanam = eyes,
maarutim = Hanuman, namata = to salute, raakshasaantakam = destroyer of demons.

So the full meaning goes like this-
O Hanuman, he who crossed great oceans like crossing the cow hoof, who treated demons as like tiny mosquitoes, you, the jewel of the great garland of Ramayan epic, I salute to thee, O Son of Anila or Wind!
You, the destroyer of demons, wherever you find Rama's prayers, your eyes become filled with tears and you will be folding your hands with bent head in reverence, to such a great person, I am praying!

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Hanuman Chalisa in English Text With Full Meanings


In this post, I’m sharing the complete text of Hanuman Chalisa in English letters, along with the meaning of each verse, for viewers around the world.

I tried my best to translate it into English. May God and all of you bear with me and forgive me for any mistakes that occurred while doing so. I can correct them if you point out any.


Instructions for Reading/ Spelling the Words in Hanuman Chalisa

  1. I used two letters of the same vowel to indicate that you have to stretch the duration of the pronunciation when reading it. 
  2. Two 'e's are used to pronounce it like you pronounce it in 'tree'. 
  3. The letter 't' may be pronounced as in the word "asthma' on many occasions. 
  4. The letter 'd' be pronounced as you pronounce "t" while in the word "the". 
  5. In the words Shri and ' Sita ', and in most other words also,  'i' is to be stretched like using 'ee' in the word 'tree'. 
  6. The vowel 'o' should be stretched to length in most of the cases. I may use a capital "O" also to lengthen it. 
  7. In the name 'Hanuman', you should stretch the second 'a' to pronounce it like 'hanumaan ', and in "Rama", the first 'a' should be stretched as 'raama'. 
  8. When two letters of the same consonant are used, it indicates that you have to give heavy weight to that letter in pronunciation


Now, let us start. I have bolded all the verses to make them easily visible to you.


Two dohas of Hanuman Chalisa

shri gurucharana saroja raja nijamanu mukuru sudhaari
baranau raghubara bimala jasu jo daayaku phalachaari (1)

Meaning: 'Shri' refers to Goddess Lakshmi; here She is Sita. 'Guru' means teacher and 'charana'= feet. 'sarOja' means lotus and 'raj' refers to the pollen or dust. 'nijamanu' = my mind and 'mukuru'= mirror  'sudhaari' means cleansing. 'baranau' means to narrate. 'raghuvar' = Ram  'bimala' = without dirt or unblemished. 'jasu' refers to glory. 'daayak' means giver. 'phalachaari' = four fruits. Here, Goddess Sita's feet are like a lotus.

Tulsidas says that he is cleansing his mirror-like mind with the dust from the lotus feet of his Guru Sita Maa before narrating the unblemished glory of Rama that will bestow upon him the four fruits of Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha (Religion, Wealth, Pleasure and Liberation).

budhhi heenatanu jaanikai sumirau pawanakumaar 
bala budhhi bidyaa dehu mohi harahu kalesa bikaar (2)

Meaning:- 'budhhi' refers to wisdom. 'heenata' = the lackness. 'jaanikai' = knowing or assuming.
'sumirau' = to remember. 'pawanakumar' means the son of wind, ie. Hanuman.
'bala' = strength, 'budhhi' = wisdom or intelligence, and 'bidya' = knowledge. 'dehu mohi' means give me. 'harahu'= to remove or disperse. 'kalesa ' = bodily afflictions. 'bikara' refers to mental impurities.

Tulsidas tells that knowing himself to be devoid of intelligence, he is remembering Hanuman so that he will bestow him with strength, intelligence and knowledge by removing all his bodily ailments and mental impurities.


Hanuman Chalisa - Forty Hymns for Hanuman Worship


jaya hanuman jnana guna sagar
jaya kapeesu, tihu loka ujaagar  ( 1 )

Meaning: 'Jaya' means victory. 'jnana'= knowledge. 'guna' is virtue, and 'saagar'= ocean.
'kapeesu' = king of monkeys. 'tihu' refers to three (3). 'lok' = world. 'ujaagar' = famous or shining.

Victory to Thee, Hanuman, the ocean of knowledge and virtues. Victory to thee, King of monkeys, famous among all the three worlds.

Rama duta, atulita bala dhaama 
anjani putra, pavanasuta naama ( 2 )

Meaning: 'duta' or 'doota' = messenger. 'atulita'= incomparable. 'bala'=strength & 'dhaama'= abode.
'anjani putra' means son of Anjani. 'pavana suta' means son of Pawan or Wind. 'naama' = named.
Hanuman is born through the Wind God to Anjani (Anjani was an angel who took birth as a monkey princess).

It is believed that Lord Shiva's energy was carried by the Wind God "Vayu" to Anjani's womb to give birth to Hanuman.

So, Hanuman is praised here as a messenger of Rama, son of Anjani and the Wind God, who is an abode of incomparable might and strength.

mahaabir, bikram bajarangi
kumati nivaar, sumati ke sangi ( 3 )

Meaning: 'Mahabir' means a great hero. 'Bikram' = of great valor and power. 'Bajarangi' = Bajar + Angi, where Bajar or vajra refers to the powerful weapon of Indra made of ivory, and  'Angi' means body. Hanuman's body is made up of the power of ivory. 'kumati' means bad mentality. 'nivaar' = remover. 'sumati' refers to good mentality. sangi = companion.

Here, Hanuman is praised as a great hero with superior powers and a body made up of ivory, who removes or avoids bad people and lives with good people.

kanchana barana, biraj subesa
kaanan kundala, kunchit kesa  ( 4 ) 

Meaning: 'kanchan' = Gold, 'barana' = complexion or colour, 'biraj' means appearance or form. "subesa" refers to good makeup or dress. ' kaanan' = to the ears, 'kundal' = earrings, 'kunchita' = curly, and "kesa" means hair.

Hanuman, you are of splendid golden complexion, dressed in good clothes along with earrings and curly hair.

haath bajra au, dhwaja biraajai
kaandhe munj, janevu saajai  ( 5 ) 

Meaning: ' haath' = hand, 'bajra au' = ivory arm used in battles, 'dhwaja' = flag, 'biraajai'= appearing.
'kaandhe' = on the shoulder, 'munj' = a type of grass, 'janevu' = the sacred thread, 'saajai' means decorated.

Hanuman, you are possessed of Bajra and a flag of Victory in your hands. Your shoulder is adorned with the sacred thread made up of munj grass.

shankara suvan, kesari nandan
teja prataap, mahaa jag bandan  ( 6 )

Meaning: "shankar" refers to Lord Shiva, 'suvan' = offspring or part, 'kesari' refers to Hanuman's father, 'nandan' = son, 'teja' = glory or shine, 'pratap' = valour, 'maha jag' = great world, "bandan" = praised/ revered.

Hanuman, you are the son of Kesari and own part of Shiva. You possess glorious valor revered by the whole world.

bidyaavaan, guni ati chaatur
Rama kaaj, karibe ko aatur  ( 7 )

Meaning:- 'bidyaavaan' = possessor of knowledge, 'guni' = abode of virtues, 'ati' = extremely,
'chatur' = clever, 'Rama kaaj' = works of Rama, 'karibe ko' = to perform or accomplish, 'aatur' = eager.

Hanuman, you are the possessor of all knowledge and virtues and extremely clever. You are always eager to perform the works of Rama.

prabhu charitra, sunibe ko rasiya
Rama lakhan, Sita manu basiya  ( 8 )

Meaning:- 'prabhu' = Lord, 'charitra' = story/ history, 'sunibe ko' = to hear or for hearing, 'rasiya' = interested, 'Rama lakhan, Sita' = Rama, Lakshmana and Sita, 'man or manu' = mind/ in the mind.
'basiya' = to dwell or abode.

Hanuman, you are always interested in listening to the stories of Rama. Your mind is an abode of Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita. Or, it can be interpreted to mean as that Hanuman resides in the minds of Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita due to their affection towards him.

sukshma roop dhari, siyahi dikhaawa
bikata roop dhari, lanka jaraawa  ( 9 )

Meaning:- 'sukshma' = small/ tiny, 'roop or rup' = form, 'dhari' = to wear, 'siyahi' = to Sita, 'dikhaawa' = to appear. ' bikata' = wild /scary, 'lanka' = Lanka, the abode of demon king Ravana. 'jaraawa' = burnt.

You appeared to Sita taking a tiny form and burnt Lanka taking a wild, scary form.

bheema roop dhari, asura samhaare
Ramachandra ke, kaaja samwaare  ( 10 )

Meaning:- 'bheema roop' = large frightening form, 'asura' = demon, 'samhaare' = killed, 'Ramachandra' = Rama shining like the moon, 'ke' = of or pertaining to, 'kaaj' = work, 'samvaare' = performed.

Hanuman, you took a frightening form and killed the demons. You performed all assignments of Rama.

laayi sajiwani, lakhan jiyaaye 
shri raghubir, harashi ur laaye  ( 11 )

Meaning:- 'laayi or laaya' = brought, 'sajivani' =  a herb for restoring anybody to life, 'jiyaaye' = make alive
'shri raghubir' refers to Rama, 'harashi' = get pleased, 'ur' = chest, 'laaye' = took into.

You brought the Sanjiwani herb to restore Lakshmana to life. Rama was pleased and embraced you.

Raghupati kinhi, bahut badaai
kaha bharata sama, tum priya bhai  ( 12 )

Meaning:- 'raghupati' refers to Rama, 'kinhi' = done, 'bahut' = much, 'badaai or badayi' = praise,
'kahaa' = said, 'bharata sama' = like Bharata, 'tum' = you, 'priya' = dear, 'bhai' = brother.

Rama praised you very much and said you are just like my brother Bharat.

sahasa badan, tumharo jas gaavai
asa kahi shripati, kantth lagaavai  ( 13 ) 

Meaning:- 'sahasa or sahasra' = thousand, badan = body or face, "tumharo" = your, 'jas or yash' = glory,
'gaavai' =  will sing, 'asa or aisa' = thus, 'kahi' = tell or telling, 'shripati' refers to Rama. 'kantth' = neck, lagaavai' = hold or put.

O Hanuman, thousand people will sing your glory ( or the thousand-headed divine serpent of Vishnu will sing your glory), saying Like this Rama embraces you.

sanakaadik, brahmaadi munisa
naarad saarad, sahita ahisa  ( 14 )

Meaning:- 'sanakaadik' = Sanaka and others ( Four great sages in a boy form wander all over the three worlds singing verses in praise of God eternally). 'brahmaadi' = Brahma, the creator, and others.
'munisa' = chief of the sages, 'Naarad' = a great sage known as Narad ( a great musician singing God),
'saarad' refers to 'Sharadha or Saraswati' the Goddess of knowledge. 'sahita' = including,
'ahisa' refers to God Vishnu and Shiva both.

This verse has incomplete meaning as it gives only the names of great sages and Gods. So it needs to be clubbed with the next verse to interpret the full meaning of this verse. 




jama kuber, dikpaal jahan te
kabi kobid, kahi sakai kahan te  ( 15 )

Meaning:- ' jama or yama' = Yama, the incharge of Hell. 'kuber' = Kuber the incharge of wealth.
dikpaal = the rulers of eight directions. 'jahan te' = where from. 'kabi' = poet, 'kobid' = ordinary singer or scholar. 'kahi' = to describe, 'sakai' = ability. 'kahan te' = how can?

Now, combining both the verses of 14 and 15, it comes to this sense.

Whereas even the great sages like Sanaka, even Brahma, and the great Narada, Goddess Saraswati, God Vishnu and Shiva, all the eight rulers of directions like Yama and Kubera are unable to tell your greatness, then how can ordinary poets and singers or scholars narrate your greatness?
This shows how indescribable Hanuman's greatness is.

tum upakara, sugrivahi kinha
Rama milaaya, rajapada dinha  ( 16 )

Meaning:- 'tum' = you, 'upakara' = help, 'sugrivahi' = to Sugreeva (king of monkey state), 'kinha' = did
'milaaya' = made meet, 'rajapada' = kingship, 'dinha' = to make give.

Hanuman, you helped Sugriva by meeting him with Sri Rama and bestowing him with his kingdom usurped by his brother 'Vaali".

tumharo mantra, vibhishana maanaa
lankeshwar bhaye, sab jaga jaanaa  ( 17 )

Meaning:- 'tumharo' = your, 'mantra' = repeated utterance or advice, 'vibhishana' = brother of Ravana, 'maanaa' = accepted, 'lankeshwar' = Lord or king of Lanka, 'bhaye or huye' = became, 'sab' = whole, 'jag' = world, 'jaanaa' = known.

O Hanuman, Vibhishana accepted your advice ( to not support Ravana) and became King of Lanka; all the world knows this fact.

yuga sahasra, jojan par bhaanu
lilyo taahi, madhur phal jaanu  ( 18 )

Meaning:- 'yuga' = age of world (there are four ages of world known as Satya, Treta, Dwapara, Kali). 'sahasra' = one thousand, 'jojan or yojan' = distance of 8 miles is known as one yojan. 'par' = at, 'bhanu' = Sun, 'lilyo' = took, 'taahi' = you, 'madhura' = sweet, 'phal' = fruit, 'jaanu' = knowing or assuming.

Hanuman, you assumed the Sun situated at one thousand yuga yojan distance as a sweet fruit and went to eat him. The distance is measured as one yuga x 1000 x 8 miles = 12000 years x 1000 x 8 = 96,000,000 miles.

prabhu mudrika, meli mukha maahi
jaladhi laanghi gaye, acharaj naahi  ( 19 )

Meaning:- 'prabhu' = lord, 'mudrika' = ring, 'meli' = precious, 'mukha' = mouth or face, 'maahi' = keeping, 'jaladhi' = ocean, 'langhi' = jumping, 'gaye' = went, 'acharaj' = surprise or wonder, 'naahi' = not at all.

O Hanuman, you kept the precious ring given by Rama in your mouth and leaped the ocean. It is no wonder.

durgama kaaj, jagat ke jete
sugama anugrah, tumhare tete  ( 20 )

Meaning:- 'durgama' = difficult, unattainable. 'kaaj' = work or job, 'jagat' = world, 'ke' = of, 'jete'= whichever, 'sugama' = easy, easily reachable. 'anugrah' = grace, 'tumhare' = yours, 'tete' = with.

Whichever or all unattainable tasks of the world become easily accomplished with your grace.

Rama dwaare, tum rakh waare
hota na aagya, binu paisaare  ( 21 )

Meaning:- 'dwaare' = door, 'tum' = you, 'rakhwaare' = keeper, protector. 'hota' = happen, exist. 'na' = without, 'aagya or aagjna' = permission. 'binu'= anybody or nobody, 'paisaare' = enter into.

Hanuman, you are the keeper at doors of Rama. Nobody can reach him without your permission.

saba sukha lahai, tumaari sharanaa
tuma rakshak, kaahoo ko daranaa  ( 22 )

Meaning:- 'saba or sab' = all, 'sukha' = happiness, 'lahai' = to possess or acquire. 'tumaari or tumhari' = your, 'sharan' = refuge, abode. 'tuma' = you, 'rakshak' = protector, 'kaahoo ko' = why, 'darana' = afraid.

All happiness will be there in your refuge. You are the protector, why should one fear?

aapana teja, sahaaro aapai 
tinau loka, haank te kaapai  ( 23 )

Meaning:- 'aapan' = your, 'teja' = power, 'samharo or sahaaro' = to remember, 'aapai' = yourself. 'tinau' = three, 'loka' = worlds, 'haank'= roar or fearful sound, 'te' = with, 'kaapai or kaampai' = tremble with fear.

O Hanuman, when you remember your powers and roar, all three worlds tremble with fear.
There can be one more meaning here. Instead of 'sahaaro aapai' in the first line, it may be 'sawaaro aapai' which means control yourselves. 
It will mean that people are unable to see his shining glare and trembling with fear. So, he is being requested to control his glaring body.

bhuta pishacha, nikat nahi aavai
mahaabira jaba, naam sunaavai  ( 24 )

Meaning:- 'bhuta' = evil spirits, 'pishacha' = ghosts, 'nikat'= near, 'nahi' = not, 'aavai' = come, 'mahabira' = Hanuman, 'jab' = when, 'naam' = name, 'sunaavai' = to utter to be heard.

When Hanuman's name is uttered or heard, the evil spirits and ghosts will never come near to you.

naasai roga, harai sab pira
japat nirantara, hanumat bira  ( 25 )

Meaning:- 'naasai' = destroyed, 'roga' = disease, 'harai' = defeated, to make disappear, 'sab' = all, 'pira' = sufferings. 'japat' = by chanting, 'nirantar' = continually, ' hanumat' = Hanuman's. 'bira or veera' = bravery.

By continuously chanting the name of brave Hanuman, all diseases and sufferings will get destroyed and removed.

sankat se, hanuman chhudaavai
manu krama vachana, dhyaan jo laavai  ( 26 )

Meaning:- 'sankat' = problems or obstacles, 'se' = from, 'chhudaavai' = to free, 'manu or man' = mind,
'krama' = sequence or controlled, 'vachan' = words or talk, 'dhyaan' = concentration, 'jo' = who, 'laavai' = brings.

Whoever brings control of mind and words and concentrates on him, Hanuman will free them from all problems and adversities of life.

sab par Rama, tapasvi raaja
tin ke kaaja, sakala tum saaja  ( 27 )

Meaning:- 'sab' = all, 'par' = over, 'tapasvi' = one who has done penance, 'raaja' = king, 'tin ke' = of whom, 'kaaj' = deeds or tasks, 'sakala' = all, 'tum' = you, 'saaja' = decorated or accomplished.

Rama himself is a great ascetic king possessing powers obtained from penance and even then you have accomplished all his tasks.

aur manorath, jo koi laavai
taasu amita jiwan, phal paavai  ( 28 )

Meaning:- 'aur' = and or further, 'manorath' = wishes or desires, 'jo' = who, 'koi' = anybody, 'laavai' = bring, 'taasu'= that one, 'amita' = limitless, 'jiwan' = life, 'phal' = fruit, 'paavai' = obtain or get.

And whoever brings further wishes, he gets unlimited fruits of those wishes in his life.

chaaron jug, paratap tumhaaraa
hai parasiddhh, jagat ujiyaaraa  ( 29 )

Meaning:- ' chaaron' = four, 'jug or yug' = age of world, 'paratap or prataap' = valour, glory. 'tumhaara' = your, 'hai' = is, 'parasiddhh' = famous, 'jagat' = world, 'ujiyaara' = shining or illuminating.

O Hanuman, your glory is famous in all the four ages of the world and illuminating the whole world.

saadhu santa ke, tuma rakhawaare
asura nikandana, Rama dulaare  ( 30 )

Meaning:- ' saadhu' = sage, 'santa' = saint or pious man, 'ke' = of, 'tum' = you, 'rakhawaare' = protector, 'asura' = demon, 'nikandana' = destroyer, 'dulaare' = dear.

You are the protector of sages and saints, destroyer of demons and dearest to Rama.

ashta siddhi, nau nidhi ke daataa
as vara dinh, jaanaki maataa  ( 31 )

Meaning:- 'ashta' = eight, 'siddhi' = some powers attained through penance and austerity (supernatural powers), 'nau' = nine, 'nidhi' = treasure, 'ke' = of, 'daata' = giver or bestower, 'as' = thus, 'vara' = blessing or boon, 'dinh' = gave, 'jaanaki' = Sita, daughter of Janaka. 'maata' = mother.

Mother Sita has granted you the boon that you can bestow your devotees with the eight supernatural powers and nine treasures.

Rama rasaayana, tumhare paasaa
saadar ho, raghupati ke daasaa   ( 32 )

Meaning:- 'rasaayana' = abode of love or devotion, 'tumhare' = with you or in you, 'paasa or paas' = near. 'saadar' = with respect, 'ho' = is or are. 'raghupati ke' = Rama's. 'daasaa or daas' = servant.

O, Hanuman, Rama's love/devotion is with you (or you are the abode of Rama's love). Respectfully, you are Rama's servant.

tumhare bhajan, Rama ko bhaavai
janama janam ke, dukha bisaraavai  ( 33 )

Meaning:- 'tumhare' = yours, 'bhajan' = worship with songs, 'ko' = to, 'bhaavai' = pleasant or desired. 'janam' = birth or life, 'dukha' = sorrow, 'bisaraavai' = to forget or disperse.

Hanuman, the praises of yourself through songs by devotees are most liked by Rama and so will disperse all the sorrows from the birth cycles of your devotees.

anta kaala, raghubara pura jaayi
jahaa janma, haribhakta kahaai  ( 34 )

Meaning:- 'anta' = end or ending, 'kaala' = time, 'raghubara' = Sri Ram, 'pura' = city or abode. 'jaayi' =
will go, 'jahaa' = where, 'janma' = take birth, 'haribhakta' = Hari's devotee or devotee of God, 'kahaai' = will be called or known as.

At the end of their life, they will go to God's abode and wherever they may take birth they will be known as devotees of Hari (Vishnu).

Here, we should note that a devotee when goes to God's abode, will have no rebirth. But, it is said by Tulsidas that they want to take birth again as they like to be called as Haribhaktas in the world.

aur devataa, chitta na dharai
hanumat seyi, sarva sukha karai  ( 35 )

Meaning:- 'aur' = more or any other, 'devata' = angel or god, 'chitta' = heart, 'na' = no, 'dharai' = to keep or wear, 'hanumat' = Hanuman, 'seyi or sei' = with, 'sarva' = all, 'sukha' = happiness, 'karai' = to achieve.

Even if he does not keep any other devata (angel or God) in his mind, he can possess all happiness and bliss with the grace of Hanuman.

sankat katai, mitai sab pira
jo sumirai, hanumat balbira  ( 36 )  

Meaning:- 'sankat' = problem, 'katai' = get solved or pass away, 'mitai' = get destroyed, 'sab or saba' = all, 'pira' = ailments, 'jo' = who, 'sumirai' = remembers, 'balbira or bala bira' = strong and brave.

Whoever remembers the strong and brave Hanuman, his problems get solved and all ailments get removed or destroyed.

jai jai jai, hanumaan gusaai
kripaa karahu, gurudev ki naai  ( 37 )

Meaning:- 'jai or jaya' means victory, 'gusaai or goswami' = master of senses or cognition, 'kripa' = grace or mercy, 'karahu' = to do or bestow, 'gurudev' = teacher, 'ki' = of, 'naai' = like or just like.

O Hanuman, master of senses and intuitions, be there victory, victory, victory. Please, bestow grace upon me like a guru (teacher) does.

yaha shata baara, paatth kar joi
chhutahi bandi, mahaa sukh hoi  ( 38 )

Meaning:- 'yaha' = this, 'shata' = 100, 'baar' = times, 'paatth' = recite, 'kar' = do, 'joi' = whoever, 'chhutahi'= to get released, 'bandi' = bondage, 'maha' = great, 'sukh' = pleasure, bliss. 'hoi' = to occur.

Whoever recites this Chalisa 100 times (exactly it may be 108 times), will be released from the material bondage and attains eternal bliss.

jo yah padhai, hanuman chalisa
hoyi siddhi, saakhi gaurisa  ( 39 )

Meaning:- 'jo' = who, 'yah' = this, 'padhai' = reads, hanuman chalisa, "hoyi" = will happen or take place. 'siddhi' = spernatural power, 'saakhi' = companionship, 'gaurisa' = Lord Shiva (Goddess Gauri's husband).

Whoever reads or recites this "Hanuman Chalisa" obtains supernatural powers and becomes Shiva's companion.

Tulsidas sadaa, Hari chera
kijai naath, hridaya mah dera  ( 40 )

Meaning:- 'tulsidas' refers to the author 'Tulsidas'. 'sadaa' = always, 'Hari chera' = Hari's follower.
'kijai'= do please, 'naath' = lord, 'hridaya' = heart, 'mah or mama' = my or mine, 'dera' = abode.

(Tulsidas says) He is always known as Hari's follower. So, please make my heart your abode.


Now, the Concluding Doha

pavana tanayu sankata haranu mangala murati roop |
Rama Lakhana Sita sahitu hridaya basahu sura bhoop ||

Meaning:- 'pavana' = wind or air, 'tanaya' = son, 'sankata' = problem, 'harana' = remover, 'mangala' = auspicious and delightful, 'murat' = shaped, 'roop' = form, 'sahit or sahitu' = accompanied, 'hridaya' = heart, 'basahu' = reside, 'sura' = angel (devata), 'bhoop' = chief or leader.

O Hanuman, son of wind, remover of problems, who is shaped in an auspicious form, please reside in my heart along with Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita, O chief of Angels or Good Spirits.

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

हनुमान चालीसा - Hanuman Chalisa in Hindi

Hanuman Chalisa is one of the most popular Hindu devotional hymns, composed by Tulsidas in Awadhi, a simple, common man's language that is a form of Hindi (local).

Because it contains forty verses in praise of the supreme form and powers of Lord Hanuman, it is known as Hanuman Chalisa (Chalisa means that which is made up of forty).

Besides praising Lord Hanuman's form and powers, it also describes his many great deeds, like bringing back Lakshmana into consciousness, searching for Sita in the forests and in Lanka, and then burning the whole of Lanka. It also describes Hanuman spotting the good nature of Vibheeshan and helping Rama in the war against Ravana, etc.

Overall, this Hanuman Chalisa contains two four-line hymns at the beginning, known as dohas, and a two-line ending hymn at the end, also a Doha, in addition to the forty hymns known as chaupais. They are called chaupais because each of these forty hymns is made up of four syllables, with two syllables in each line.

It is a very popular and strong belief among devotees that whoever recites the entire Chalisa daily obtains full protection from Hanuman in overcoming life's problems and in escaping from all evil spirits.

Here is the entire "Hanuman Chalisa" text in the original language (Hindi/Awadhi), as written by Tulsidas, starting with two dohas at the beginning, followed by the entire Chalisa (forty verses) in the middle, and ending with one more Doha at the end.




Two Dohas

श्रीगुरु चरन  सरोजरज निज मन मुकुर सुधारि ।
वरनउ रघुवर बिमल जसु जो दायक फल चारि ॥ ( 1 )

बुद्धि हीन तनु जानिकै सुमिरौ पवनकुमार  ।
बल बुद्धि विद्या देहु मोहि हरहु कलेस  विकार ॥ ( 2 )

The Chaalisa 

जय हनुमान ज्ञान गुन सागर ।
जय कपीस तिहु लोक उजागर ॥ (1 )

राम दूत अतुलित बल धामा ।
अंजनि पुत्र पवनसुत नामा ॥ ( 2 )

महाबीर बिक्रम बजरंगी ।
कुमति निवार सुमति के संगी ॥ ( 3 ) 

कंचन बरन बिराज सुबेसा ।
कानन कुंडल कुँचित केसा ॥  ( 4 )

हाथ बज्र औ ध्वजा बिराजै ।
काँधे मूँज जनेऊ साजै ॥  ( 5 )             
शंकर सुवन केसरी नंदन ।
तेज प्रताप महा जग वंदन ॥ ( 6 )

विद्यावान गुनी अति चातुर ।
रामकाज करिबे को आतुर ॥ ( 7 )

प्रभु चरित्र  सुनिबे को रसिया ।
राम लखन सीता मन बसिया ॥ ( 8 )

सूक्ष्म रूप धरि सियहि दिखावा ।
विकट रूप धरि लंक जरावा ॥ ( 9 )


भीम रूप धरि असुर संहारे ।
रामचन्द्र के काज संवारे ॥  (10 )

लाय संजीवनि लखन जियाए ।
श्रीरघुवीर हरसि उर लाए ॥  (11 )

रघुपति कीन्ही बहुत बड़ाई ।
कहा भरतसम तुम प्रिय भाई ॥ (12 )

सहस बदन तुम्हरो जस गावै । 
अस कहि श्रीपति कंठ लगावै ॥  (13 )

सनकादिक ब्रह्मादि मुनीसा । 
नारद सारद सहित अहीसा ॥  (14 )

यम कुबेर दिक्पाल जहाँ ते । 
कबि कोबिद कहि सकै कहाँ तें ॥ (15 )

तुम उपकार सुग्रीवहि कीन्हा । 
राम मिलाय राजपद दीन्हा ॥ (16 )

तुम्हरो मन्त्र विभीषण माना । 
लंकेश्वर भए सब जग जाना ॥ (17 )

युग सहस्र जोजन पर भानू । 
लील्यो ताहि मधुर फल जानू ॥ (18 )

प्रभु मुद्रिका मेलि मुख माही । 
जलधि लाँघि गए अचरज नाही ॥ (19 )

दुर्गम काज जगत के जेते । 
सुगम अनुग्रह तुम्हरे तेते ॥ (20 )

राम दुवारे तुम रखवारे । 
होत न आज्ञा बिनु पैसारे ॥ (21 )

सब सुख लहै तुम्हारी शरना । 
तुम रक्षक काहू को डरना ॥ (22 )

आपन तेज सम्हारो आपै । 
तीनौ लोक हांकते काँपै ॥ (23 )

भूत पिशाच निकट नहि आवै  । 
महाबीर जब नाम सुनावै ॥ (24 )

नासै रोग हरै सब पीरा । 
जपत निरंतर हनुमत बीरा ॥ (25 )

संकट से हनुमान छुड़ावै । 
मन क्रम बचन ध्यान जो लावै ॥ (26 )

सब पर राम तपस्वी राजा । 
तिन के काज सकल तुम साजा ॥ (27 )

और मनोरध जो कोई लावै । 
तासु अमित जीवन फल पावै ॥ (28 )

चारों जुग परताप तुम्हारा । 
है परसिद्ध जगत उजियारा ॥ (29 )

साधु संत के तुम रखवारे । 
असुर निकंदन राम दुलारे ॥ (30 )

अष्ट सिद्धि नौ निधि के दाता । 
अस बर दीन्ह जानकी माता ॥ (31 )

राम रसायन तुम्हरे पासा । 
सदा रहो रघुपति के दासा ॥ (32 )

तुम्हरे भजन राम को पावै ।
जनम जनम के दुख बिसरावै ॥ (33 )

अंत काल रघुबर पुर जाई । 
जहॉ जन्म हरिभक्त  कहाई ॥ (34 )

और देवता चित्त न धरई । 
हनुमत सेइ सर्व सुख करई ॥ (35 )

संकट कटै मिटै सब पीरा । 
जो सुमिरै हनुमत बलबीरा ॥ (36 )

जय जय जय हनुमान गोसाई । 
कृपा करहु गुरुदेव की नाई ॥ (37 )

जो शत बार पाठ कर जोई । 
छूटहि बंदि महा सुख होई ॥ (38 )

जो यह पढ़ै हनुमान चालीसा । 
होई सिद्धि साखी गौरीसा ॥ (39 )

तुलसीदास सदा हरि चेरा । 
कीजै नाथ ह्रदय महि डेरा ॥ (40 )

Ending Doha

पवन तनय संकट हरन मँगल मूरति रूप । 
राम लखन सीता सहित ह्रदय बसहु सुर भूप ॥ 


It is stated in the 38th hymn above that whoever recites this Hanuman Chalisa 108 times (or, most probably, 108 times) will be freed from all the obstacles and problems of life and will be bestowed with great prosperity and happiness.

So, seek the blessings of Lord Hanuman by reciting the Hanuman Chalisa on all occasions.

For English Meanings of the entire 40 Doha and Chaupais, you may view them by clicking the link.
Hanuman Chalisa in English Text with Full Meanings.